"Punk a**" - WWE Hall of Famer responds to bullying allegations against John Cena

A WWE Hall of Famer has responded to bullying allegations against John Cena. As The Franchise Player prepares for his final match on Saturday, tributes have been pouring in for him.

However, recently, his former tag team partner, David Otunga, claimed in a video that John Cena was a backstage bully to him. While the Never Seen-17 didn't respond to Otunga's claims, WWE legend Booker T has responded to these allegations.

Speaking on the Hall of Fame podcast, the former World Heavyweight Champion said he wasn't interested in a grown man complaining.

“Look, let me tell you something, bullies (…) I’ve dealt with bullies before, you know what I mean? My thing is, when I hear these guys talk about being bullied, when I hear a grown man talk about being bullied, he’s a punk a**. That’s what I say about guys like that. I’m serious," he said.

Booker T mentioned that he has never been bullied by anyone, and as an adult, you cannot permit that behavior.

Otunga had claimed that Cena went off on him in the ring and backstage after a botched rope spot. He said that the 17-time World Champion berated him in front of the entire locker room.

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Former WWE star paid tribute to John Cena ahead of retirement

Former WWE star Dylan Postl, aka Hornswoggle, penned an emotional tribute to John Cena ahead of his final match. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Postl shared a message noting that Cena isn't only the GOAT in his profession but the GOAT of human beings as well.

He mentioned that The Champ was the first person to text him when his son, Landon, was born, and has been there for him during his ups and downs. Dylan said that he was grateful that John Cena always found time for him and added that there will never be anyone like him again.

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